70. So, wouldn't that position him as generally against the Social Safety Net?

Explains why he had no problem repeatedly making sure that Social Security and Medicare was on the bargaining table. Explains lots of his appointments too. Many of us here on DU were treated to barrage of links and ad hominem attacks by a specific group of folks here, for even hinting that Obama was a Conservadem . It is quite interesting to see how this group of posters is working this thread.